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The available space tool calculates the number of spaces available for hourly care for each program variation (Before School, After School, Summer Camp) on each day of the week.

Following health and safety best practices is an important way to provide quality early care and education for young children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Public Health Association (APHA), and the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC) have released the Fourth Edition of Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs. These national standards represent the best evidence, expertise, and experience in the country on quality health and safety practices and policies that should be followed in today's early care and education settings.

Module 14: Programming, Part I - Every Youth Center strives to achieve a balanced and enriched program that will attract youth. This guide explains the program structure that is in place in every Youth Center, regardless of its size or location. It will help you develop programs that fit this framework and interest youth.

Module 14: Programming Part II - Strengthening and expanding programming for youth requires insight into what appeals to youth. It also requires skills and knowledge in planning, implementing and evaluating programs. This guide will show you the importance of observation and teamwork in enhancing programming.

During the parent orientation prior to each program, the Navy YSF Parent Fact Sheet will be issued and discussed with the parents. The information within the Parent Fact Sheet concerns the basic rules of the sport/activity, equipment and uniform requirements, safety issues, promotion of good sportsmanship for both children and parents, skill development for their child, and information on how to complete the Parent Association for Youth Sports (PAYS) training.

This portfolio includes the information Series focusing on the CDA/MSA Process and the Council for Professional Recognition roll-out of the web-based CDA 2.0. Session is specifically designed for Training and Curriculum Specialist and dual-hat CYP Directors.

This quick reference guide provides instructions for individuals serving the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to navigate the enrollment and Family Travel Screening processes for the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force. An introduction to EFMP Family Support is also included for your reference.

This Navy Youth Sports and Fitness (YSF) Standard is designed to assist all Navy Child and Youth Programs by standardizing opportunities for youth participation in sports and fitness activities on-base or in close proximity to where Navy families live off-base. YSF programming helps Navy families balance the demands of family life and military readiness by providing opportunities for youth to engage in rewarding physical activity and by exposing youth to positive lifestyle behaviors. Standardizing the opportunities for youth participation in a variety of sports, fitness, health, and recreational activities throughout Navy installations allows military families to effectively and efficiently use available resources.

To provide policy and standards for the operation and management of Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)programs. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.

All Navy CDCs are required to implement the Creative Curriculum as the standard curriculum to provide consistency and continuity for military children and their families as they move from base to base. The attached policy details the curriculum requirements that shall be met by all Navy Child Development Centers administering preschool programs.